Anchors for Inflatable Boats

Keith Hart · 01 December 2002, 17:02

Hello folks

Whilst browsing the IBS site (great site) www.inflatable-boat-supplies.co.uk I came across this 'mushroom' anchor (keep it in the dark and feed it on buls**t) especially for SIBs. I suppose it has no sharp edges to puncture the boat!

Looks good to me (but then so does a slice of well grilled bacon). Anyway folks, anyone used one? Do they work?

I'm thinking of getting one ready for 'The Great Orkney SIB Expedition 2003' (did I mention that we are going to Orkney by SIB?)

Keith (talking of bacon, it's time for tea) Hart

Keith Hart · 01 December 2002, 17:03

Mmmmmmmmmmmm, bacon and mushrooms.......ahhh

I digress. here is a piccy....

narked · 01 December 2002, 18:04

I'd be interested in any comments on them too, they look like they're just what I'll need for my SIB.

Cheers,
Matt (figuring out what equipment he needs to buy) Brown

bryan edwards · 01 December 2002, 18:14

hi (hart) if thats the size of the mushroom, (how bigs the bacon) ? regards bryan (i feel quite peckish now) edwards

dbillyboy · 01 December 2002, 18:54

For christs sake
don't tell Hart its edible???!! We'll all be doomed.
TLS.

Brian · 01 December 2002, 19:24

Those storage bag/bow dodgers look good as well dont they.
I guess the anchor just works by sheer weight? Perfect for a
lunch stop on a sunny Orkney beach, what?

Keith Hart · 01 December 2002, 19:46

Yup Brian, that's waht I had in mind....

Keith (there ain't mushroom inside) Hart

Charles · 01 December 2002, 20:05

Quote:

Originally posted by Brian
sunny Orkney beach

No such thing!!

Keith Hart · 01 December 2002, 20:30

Hi Charles...

If you don't go, you won't know!

K()H

Keith Hart · 01 December 2002, 20:52

And just to prove that there has been at least one sunny day on Orkney since colour film was invented........

A picture of one of the Churchill Barriers. This has now filled with sand on one side, burying one of the 'blockships' from WW2.

Keith (a bit of a wreck myself) Hart

Andy · 01 December 2002, 23:42

Thats a great pic, and also very sad. I remember diving this wreck, admittedly it was more of a snorkle as was only a metre deep. I also have pics of me on top of the bridge which has now colapsed all together. The sand has also almost covered it now.

I guess like all the wrecks in Orkney they are all rusting away. However I can confirm its a fanastic place to explore by rib, both inside and outside of the flow.

Manos · 02 December 2002, 18:39

.............honestly say that this anchor will work???
bet nooooooot

jwalker · 02 December 2002, 21:11

Kieth, are you sure that's an anchor?

JW

Keith Hart · 02 December 2002, 21:22

Not really, but that's what it says in the catalogue!

K (

) H

zod550 · 03 December 2002, 04:20

i think that anchor might hold on a flat calm day but any surge it would be sure to drag. i have gone through many anchors and recently bought a small knock-off of a bruce anchor( patent has expired) and it works great.

John Kennett · 03 December 2002, 08:55

That mushroom thing looks like a mud anchor to me, and I am rather uncertain how useful it would be. My choice of SIB anchor is a folding grapnel.

Make sur you have a decent amount of chain (at least 5 metres) as well.

John

Manos · 03 December 2002, 12:38

I have 3 anchors, a danforth 17 kgs, a bruse 20 kgs and a plow 20 kgs all with 20 mtrs and 100 mtrs of chain and 100 mtrs rope but the best is my little folding anchor with 5 mtrs of chain and 50 mtrs rope that grabs on anything anywhere any time and at any sea or weather condition.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

Manos · 03 December 2002, 12:40

just another view of the GREAT HOLDING ANCHOR!!

Keith Hart · 03 December 2002, 16:01

Well folks, thanks. That's certainly a comprehensive answer.

I know I had asked before but that was prior to seeing the 'mushroom' anchor (I guess the thought that I may be able to eat it started to sway me!).

I'll go for the folding grapnell with 5 m of chain. I hope my little boat will still float with all the extra weight. Must get all ship shape for Orkney.

Thanks.

Keith Hart

dbillyboy · 03 December 2002, 21:03

It floats with you in it!!
Bill.